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R285 XNT

1998 Fiat Coupe

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,566 mi
Last recorded128,566 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Coupe86,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 XNT
MakeFiat
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 128,566 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 128,566 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 127,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 119,079 miles

Corrosion to both rear upper shock absorber mountings

Cut in front left tyre wall but not exposing ply

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Radiator support corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jul 2006 118,928 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to both rear upper shock absorber mountings

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front left hand ball joint gaitor split

How Reliable is the Fiat Coupe?

Based on 73,267 MOT tests across 6,722 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
3,394
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,861
brake recording little or no effort 3,763
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,410
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,269
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R285 XNT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 86,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R285 XNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R285 XNT registered?

R285 XNT is a 1998 Fiat Coupe, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R285 XNT safe to buy?

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